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Monday, October 25, 2021

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Robert Gilreath (Photo via CCSD)

MURRAY MAN CHARGED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
At approximately 5 pm yesterday, Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Hayden stopped the driver of a vehicle on Highway 94 west of Murray for a traffic violation, locating methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 47-year old Robert Gilreath of Murray was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and various traffic related offenses. He was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.

PADUCAH WOMAN FACING DRUG CHARGES IN CALLOWAY COUNTY
At approximately 10:30 Saturday night, Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Hayden stopped a vehicle on Highway 94 east of Murray for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, various drugs and paraphernalia were located. 55-year old Laura Jones of Paducah was arrested and charged with Possession of Opiates, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, A Prescription Controlled Substance Not in the Proper Container, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and various traffic offenses. Jones was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.

CALDWELL COUNTY MAN KILLED IN TRUCK ACCIDENT
At around 2:40 Friday afternoon, Kentucky State Police Post 1 dispatch received a call regarding an injury collision around the 1600 block of KY 293 in Lyon County. Initial investigation shows 61-year old Daniel Svoboda of Princeton was operating a southbound Penske box truck pulling a trailer which left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck a culvert, crossed back over the roadway and overturned. Svoboda was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to Caldwell County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

CALLOWAY POSITIVITY RATE PLUMMETS
The Calloway County Health Department reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 from Friday through Sunday. The county currently has 37 cases isolated at home and 3 are hospitalized. Calloway County’s latest reported positivity rate is 3.85% which is lower than the state rate of 6.25% and is now one of 59 of the state’s 120 counties outside of the red zone for COVID-19 Incidence Rates. The state reported 860 confirmed new cases and 23 confirmed new deaths Sunday. There were 1,012 hospitalized as of Sunday, which is 229 less than last Sunday, including 289 in ICU, which is 62 less than a week ago.

IMES VISITS MURRAY SCHOOLS
Fifth District State Representative Mary Beth Imes made a special stop to three Murray Independent School District campuses for the Principal for a Day Program. During the visit,Imes experienced what it is like to lead a school. She greeted students as they stepped off the bus, assisted in the cafeteria during breakfast, toured the school, and shadowed the school custodian. The visit was part of the Principal for a Day Program which was enacted during the 2021 Legislative session and was designed to give legislators a first-hand look at what is going on in Kentucky schools and to build stronger partnerships between legislators and public education.

KSP HONORS BEASLEY
The Kentucky State Police held its annual civilian awards ceremony last week to honor 14 civilian employees who have excelled in public service and dedication to the agency. Ballard County resident Jerry Beasley was presented with the 2020 ‘Police Communications Support’ Award. Beasley served as a Telecommunicator at Post 1 in Mayfield and retired this year after 22 years as a Telecommunicator.

IN AND AROUND KENTUCKY
RICHMOND—Richmond Police are investigating after a possible threat made against a community high school. Police say they became aware on Friday that a threat was circulating on Snapchat. A local TV station is reporting that a parent saw a threat against Madison Central High School on social media. Detectives say they are taking the threat seriously and are working to narrow down which account posted the threat, but say it doesn’t appear to come from anyone within the school district. A similar threat to a Central High School in South Dakota was reported by a media outlet there, but the source of that threat hasn’t been found.

LEXINGTON—The 859 area code centered in Kentucky is moving to mandatory ten digit dialing. The change went into effect yesterday. Officials made the change so a national suicide hotline can be set-up. The Kentucky area code is one of 82 in the country that the Federal Communications Commission says must make the change so that people do not inadvertently get connected to the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

WAYNE COUNTY—An inmate in Wayne County is facing an arson charge after trying to set the jail on fire. Deputies say surveillance video shows James Rose throwing toilet paper that was on fire from his cell into the hallway late Friday afternoon, then throwing a bag of trash onto the fire. Jail staff had put out the fire before deputies arrived. Rose is also charged with wanton endangerment in addition to previous charges of first-degree robbery, unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief, and theft relate counts. Deputies say Rose was the only inmate involved in the fire.

MADISONVILLE—A Madisonville woman is facing an assault charge after police say she shot her husband. Police discovered the shooting yesterday afternoon while responding to a domestic violence complaint. The 61-year-old victim, Benigno Feliciano, was taken to the hospital and is considered in stable condition. Officers identified 54-year-old Raven Hamlett as the alleged shooter and arrested her.

OWENSBORO—The city of Owensboro is making improvements in its road conditions. The city launched its War on Potholes today. The Street Department is asking members of the public to report the location of potholes by calling or emailing the city. Officials say they need very specific information about where the potholes are located, including nearby street addresses or intersections.

LEXINGTON—Keeneland is recognizing the efforts of area military and first responders. The track held Heroes Day yesterday to give spectators the opportunity to thank military members, first responders, law enforcement, EMTs, and healthcare workers. People being honored received free admission and lunch for their whole family. This year 13 seats in the reserved section were set aside for the service members killed in the suicide bombing in Afghanistan.

TENNESSEE—The state’s largest county is celebrating a COVID-19 vaccination milestone. The Shelby County Health Department announced yesterday over 500-thousand people have been vaccinated against the virus in the county. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland tweeted he’s thankful for the help of city and county leaders in the effort to get people vaccinated. Statewide, just over 48 percent of Tennesseans are fully vaccinated.

TENNESSEE—The TBI is investigating the circumstances of the death of Sevier County’s General Sessions Clerk. Sevier County says Connie Holt was found dead yesterday. Holt was Sevier County’s first General Sessions Court Clerk and had served in the position since September of 2002.

TENNESSEE—A statue honoring Black soldiers and their contributions to the Civil War is on display in a Middle Tennessee town. The U.S. Colored Troops statue was unveiled in front of Franklin’s Historic Courthouse on Saturday. The statue is meant to represent the 186-thousand United States Colored Troops who fought for their freedom, and that of the country.

 

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